Georgia football fans are used to their players finding great success in the NFL. So when a former Bulldog has a big week in the NFL, it’s actually not that big of a deal.

But two Georgia rookies are having elite seasons so far this season, and they’re on track to do something that’s only been done once in the NFL.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is the first Georgia rookie to have a great season thus far. Bowers has recorded 74 receptions for 744 yards this season with the Raiders. This also includes three touchdown receptions, two of which have come in his last three games.

Fellow Georgia rookie Ladd McConkey is having an equally impressive season with the Los Angeles Chargers. McConkey is right behind Bowers with 698 receiving yards on 49 receptions.

These receiving yard totals from Bowers and McConkey are currently No. 1 and No. 2 in the entire NFL among all rookies. And if that statistic holds true for the rest of the season, they’ll be the second duo to do so from the same university in their rookie season, joining Ohio State’s Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson in 2022.

No Georgia fan is surprised that Bowers is performing so well, but McConkey is a bit of a surprise. It’s not surprising to see him have a good season, but to be No. 2 in receiving yards among all rookies is very unexpected. But that just speaks to the development Georgia’s players receive at UGA under Kirby Smart.

So while we wait to see if Georgia can make a run in the College Football Playoff, this is something all Georgia fans should pay close attention to. And hopefully in a few weeks we can celebrate Bowers and McConkey being the two leaders in receiving yards among all NFL rookies.